The mileage improvement on the EPA UDDS drive cycle also includes a more than 50% reduction in emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx). Conducted at an independent, EPA-certified chassis dynamometer testing lab, the test results mirror earlier EPA UDDS chassis dyno performance for Chevrolet and GMC 2500 Express and Savana vans equipped with XL Hybrids’ technology.

The testing process compares fuel economy performance from a Ford Transit van operating on the OEM gas powertrain with that of a Ford Transit operating with the XL3 hybrid-electric system. The test was completed using a Ford Transit cargo van with a Ford 3.7L engine over the EPA UDDS drive cycle, which represents urban driving routes.

In addition to a more than 50% reduction in NOx emissions, the XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System reduces carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) by 20%, providing immediate benefits for companies aiming to meet sustainability goals. The technology works seamlessly in the background with zero impact on fleet operations, and no driver training, special plugs, or charging or fueling infrastructure requirements, according to the company.

The XL3 reduces fuel use through propulsion assist by the electric motor and recharges the battery through regenerative braking, a process in which the electric motor helps slow the vehicle when the driver brakes, and converts that energy to recharge the battery.